Chain polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001845",
  "term": "Chain polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymerization mechanism where monomer molecules are added one by one to the active site of a growing polymer chain, typically initiated by a reactive species. The active site is regenerated after each monomer addition, allowing for rapid chain growth. This process involves initiation, propagation, and termination steps.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain",
    "chain reaction",
    "chain transfer",
    "degree of polymerization",
    "initiation",
    "intermolecular",
    "monomer",
    "polyaddition",
    "polymerization",
    "termination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2306 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chain-polymerization/"
}